Category Archives: Pro-life

Guess who’s late? #NFP

It figures. Last week was National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, and I am late. To post. About the week. What did you think I meant? Anyway, I have been having some good conversations with others this week about Natural … Continue reading

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7 years ago today …

Our lives were forever changed … God gave us a sweet baby girl to call our own … And we were suddenly thrust into the adventure of a lifetime. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PUMPKIN PATCH – WE LOVE YOU!!!!

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Today’s Reading & The Visitation by Albertenelli

An online friend reminded me that today’s Gospel reading is the story of The Visitation, where John the Baptist leaps in St. Elizabeth’s womb at Mary’s greeting. I have a special connection with St. Elizabeth, as she is my Confirmation … Continue reading

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Tea for two … or 50. No big whoop!?

The 1st Annual Women’s Tea for Life, held Saturday, April 17 at St. Cecilia Parish in Beaverton, OR, was a resounding success. Over 50 women attended, over $2300 was raised, and I only cried three – no, make that four – … Continue reading

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Women’s Tea for Life is Sold Out!

I know it’s still Lent, but I really want to say the “a” word – you know, the one that rhymes with balleluia – because the 1st Annual Women’s Tea for Life is sold out!! Thank you so much to … Continue reading

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Wow! Have you seen this yet??

You MUST read this article from Bishop Hermann of St. Louis. THANK YOU, Bishop Hermann, for being a TRUE shepherd of the Catholic Church! May you inspire the laity and the clergy to stand strong in our Catholic faith. Vivat … Continue reading

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Why the 40 Days for Life campaign puts us all to shame

Last week’s prayer vigil kicking off our local 40 Days for Life campaign was a wonderful, prayerful experience. Fr. Eric led us in the pro-life rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, & a prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe; heck, we even sang … Continue reading

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She’s got a “faith” for radio

It was really weird. You see, I listen to K-Blessed-Virgin-Mary radio station pretty much every day. I never thought what it would be like to be the one people were listening to. My biggest fear – honestly – was that … Continue reading

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What are you doing tonight?

It’s Wednesday night – do you have any big plans? If so, can you change them? It’s time to battle evil, and you’re being called to the front lines.  Scripture says that there are some demons that can only be … Continue reading

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